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Discussion of building, restoring, and repairing pipe organs.enThu, 24 May 2018 19:49:14 GMTvBulletin60http://www.organforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.pngThe Organ Forum - Pipe Organshttps://www.organforum.com/forums/
PVC Pipe Organ - Make fun of (or help) a noob!http://www.organforum.com/forums/showthread.php?55510-PVC-Pipe-Organ-Make-fun-of-(or-help)-a-noob!&goto=newpost
Thu, 24 May 2018 10:38:43 GMTI am considering building a single rank PVC pipe organ. I know the sound quality will be hideous, but I enjoy building stuff. :-) The contraption...I am considering building a single rank PVC pipe organ. I know the sound quality will be hideous, but I enjoy building stuff. :-) The contraption would be 3-5 octaves of 1 rank (C2-C7 or C3-C7 or C3-C6). I would build a simple manual keyboard and have no foot pedals. I think I'll use different diameters if PVC ranging from 3/8 to 5 or 6 inches. What diameter should middle C be? I was using 2" PVC for middle C as a reference. I am clueless on the halving ratio? I was using 18 just to get a feel for things but I think that's to high. How would a varying wall thickness between the pipes effect the organs performance? I could use a combination of schedule 40 and 80 pipes to have smaller diameter increments. Their are also European PVC sizes that offer slightly different diameters. Should I try to get an equal temperament (-1/12 per perfect 5th) or some other temperament. Have a great Thursday folks!
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Thu, 24 May 2018 10:11:00 GMTI know that you tune Reed pipes by moving the tuning wire up and down and that you tune stoped and open pipes by moving the tuning slide and stopper...I know that you tune Reed pipes by moving the tuning wire up and down and that you tune stoped and open pipes by moving the tuning slide and stopper up and down respectively or by bending the tuning shade on top (depending on the pipe). How are permanently closed pipes tuned?
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